Houston, Texas, is the fourth most populated city in the United States. With the majority of visitors traveling to Houston for business or family purposes, travelers stay active and heart-healthy through a variety of active pursuits. Houston is located near the end of a natural forest therefore, city meets nature when visitors walk, bike, jog or golf in the city and surrounding areas. Families or individuals have fun outdoors to experience the best of Houston.
Walking
Visitors explore the streets of Houston at a leisurely pace with a self-guided tour. Map routes of Houston's folk-art environment are available through Eyeopener Tours. For a guided walk, Discover Houston Tours feature a walking and train tour to educate visitors of Houston's history and culture. Walking the streets of Houston visitors experience ethnic markets, architectural designs, public art or the paranormal.
Biking
Exploring this concrete jungle on a bike creates an atmosphere fun for people of all ages. Inexpensive rentals can be purchased at West End Bicycles located on Blossom Street near Memorial Park. Bikers ride in the park or cycle the 10-mile hike-and-bike trail runs along the Brays Bayou from Hermann Park through the Medical Center toward Beltway Eight. For Houston bike events, riders can visit bikehouston.org for recreational or competitive events.
Hiking
Houston maintains more than 100 miles of trails that are useful for hiking and biking. With 56,405 acres of park space, hikes can trek a variety of terrain. Outdoor enthusiasts soak up the sun with hiking in the Bay Area Park. Located southeast of downtown Houston, hikers trek trails that meander throughout the dog-friendly, oak tree park.
City hikers view the skyline with hiking the 2-mile trail in Buffalo Bayou, which follows the river to Sesquicentennial Park and the Theater District.
Golfing
In 2006 Golf Digest rated Houston as third in "America's Greatest Golf Hometowns." The Greater Houston area consists of more than 165 private and public golf courses, where Blackhorse Golf Club was rated in the Top 10 "America's 100 best courses for $100 or less" by "Travel and Leisure Golf" magazine.
Another noted Houston course is Cypresswood Golf Club's 54 hole course awarded "Best Places to Play" by "Golf Digest" in 2002 through 2005. From city to natural backdrops, golfers find courses of all levels and terrains.
Spa Treatments
Experience the indoors and outdoors through Fiori Spa and Retreat. From massages, facials, skin care treatments to body therapies Fiori specializes in treatments for each gender or couples. This luxurious 10,000 square foot spa center features an outdoor court yard pool, European style garden and an underground mineral terme or pool. Visitors can shop through hundreds of spa products in the boutique or entertain guests through a private event to soothe the mind and body.
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